United States and Cambodia Celebrate Cultural Property

UNITED STATES AND LIBYA FINALIZE ACTION PLAN

The ancient and historic monuments, objects, and archaeological sites of the world enrich and inform today's societies, and help connect us to our cultural origins. The Department's Cultural Heritage Center specializes in the protection and preservation of these irreplaceable resources, working on many fronts to safeguard the patrimony of other countries.

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#CulturalHeritage protection and preservation contributes to global security and boosts economic growth. In the last of our series of short videos, watch Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Joan Polaschik speak on...

In 2016, Egypt became the first Near East country to sign a cultural property agreement with the U.S. to protect #CulturalHeritage. Libya signed a similar agreement in 2017. Next in our series of videos from our recent #CHCC event, watch Acting...

The Cultural Antiquities Task Force #CATF is made up of U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and dedicated to the… t.co/rbXrVrNGc2

Next in our series of videos from our recent #CHCC event: The Great and Good Friends exhibit celebrated 200 years of friendship between the U.S. and Kingdom of Thailand and highlighted historic gifts exchanged between the two countries. U.S. Embassy...

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Promoting Mutual Understanding

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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly and peaceful relations. We accomplish this mission through academic, cultural, sports, and professional exchanges that engage youth, students, educators, artists, athletes, and rising leaders in the United States and more than 160 countries.